Boxing For Al: A Father's Fight. A Family's Promise.

Boxing For Al was created in honor of my father, Al—a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and hardworking construction contractor who spent his life taking care of others.

He was incredibly strong, both physically and mentally. Even after long days of construction work, he always found time to provide for his family. Retirement didn't slow him down either. He loved mowing the grass, working in his woodworking shop, and staying active.

Then Parkinson's disease slowly began taking those things away.

Looking back, there were signs long before his diagnosis. He suffered from years of severe headaches and had experienced significant head trauma earlier in life. Whether those events contributed to his Parkinson's, we'll never know.

Everything changed on New Year's Eve in 2019. After church, Dad suddenly lost control of his legs while walking to the car. As the falls became more frequent, my mom fought to get answers. After several tests, he was diagnosed with vascular Parkinson's disease.

At first, he managed. He continued doing the things he loved, even as Parkinson's slowly stole his balance, mobility, and independence. He resisted using a walker for as long as he could. One of the hardest days came when he realized he could no longer drive after his legs failed him pulling into the garage. Eventually, he needed a wheelchair—a heartbreaking reality for a man who had always been so strong.

In early 2024, Dad was hospitalized with pneumonia. Although he worked hard in therapy, he never walked again. His condition progressed quickly, and on September 18, 2025, we said goodbye.

After his diagnosis, we learned about Parkinson's-specific boxing programs and the incredible difference they can make in helping people maintain their strength, balance, mobility, and independence. We only wish we had known sooner.

That's why Boxing For Al was created.

Our mission is to raise awareness, support Parkinson's programs and research, and help individuals and families facing this disease find hope and resources.

Every ticket purchased, every raffle basket donated, every sponsorship, and every donation helps continue this fight.

We can't change what Parkinson's took from our family, but together we can help someone else hold onto their independence a little longer.

If we can help one person stand stronger, walk one more day, or give one family more hope, then my father's fight continues.

Thank you for joining us in the fight against Parkinson's disease. Together, we can make a difference.

Boxing For Al

A Fight Against Parkinson's Disease